Google DeepMind CEO agreed with Microsoft AI CEO on AI matching human intelligence

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) within five to ten years. He acknowledges the current limitations of AI and identifies real-world context understanding as the main challenge, with multi-agent systems offering a promising advancement.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams family in India planning a grand welcome?

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth after an extended nine-month stay on the ISS due to spacecraft issues. She is set to visit India soon, with her family eagerly awaiting her arrival. Prime Minister Modi praised her achievements in a letter, highlighting the pride India takes in her accomplishments.

Watch: Dolphins welcome Sunita Williams as spacecraft splashes down safely

Nagpur violence: Officials alarmed by attack’s scale, level of planning

Nagpur remains under heightened security with curfew imposed on 30% of the city following violent clashes. Police have fortified sensitive areas and arrested over 50 suspects while 1,200 individuals are accused of involvement. Schools and colleges are shut, and extensive property damage has been reported.

Stock market: BSE Sensex opens over 100 points up; Nifty50 above 22,850

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 75,300, Nifty50 was above 22,850.

Sunita becomes 2nd astronaut to spend longest time in space – see full list

NASA astronauts like Peggy Whitson, Sunita Williams, and Scott Kelly have set records for the longest space missions on the ISS, contributing significantly to research and exploration. Their extended stays in space have provided invaluable data on the effects of long-duration spaceflight, crucial for future missions to the Moon and Mars.

EXCLUSIVE | Iyer, Chahal key to PBKS title hunt: Shashank

Punjab Kings, under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, are gearing up for IPL 2025 with renewed confidence. TimesofIndia.com caught up with Shashank Singh to discuss the upcoming season, Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, Ricky Ponting’s influence, the impact of all-rounders Maxwell and Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal’s role, and much more.

How have IPL franchises evolved for choice of captains

In the evolution of IPL captains, teams now prefer strategic leaders over mere brand icons. Stars like Shane Warne in the past and Shreyas Iyer currently combined tactical acumen with on-field performance. Modern IPL teams focus on players prominent in the playing XI, irrespective of their presence or not in the national T20I team, emphasizing performance and leadership skills.

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6 Supreme Court judges to visit restive Manipur this weekend

Six Supreme Court judges, including Justice B R Gavai, will visit Manipur to inquire about relief efforts and legal aid in camps amidst ongoing strife. The visit also marks the 20th establishment day of Manipur High Court, which was previously a bench of Gauhati HC.

Longest illegal occupation of territory since WWII in J&K: Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar criticized the selective application of international rules on sovereignty, citing J&K as an example where an invasion was turned into a dispute. He highlighted the unfair treatment of smaller countries and the inconsistent responses to military regimes in Myanmar and Pakistan, stressing the need for a fairer global order.

Govt: 68 lakh cancer cases treated under PMJAY, 76% of them in rural areas

Over 68 lakh cancer treatments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, valued at over Rs 13,000 crore, have been performed, with 76% in rural areas. 37 specific packages for targeted therapies like chemotherapy are included. Those below the poverty line may receive up to Rs 15 lakh assistance. The government aims to set up 200 daycare cancer centres by 2025-26.

Proposed H-1B wage hike may hurt hiring of freshers, scientists, engineers

Proposed wage mandates for H-1B visa holders, including a requirement to pay at least the median local wage, may hinder US companies from hiring skilled foreign workers, warns an NFAP study. These mandates could force employers to move jobs offshore, particularly affecting recent graduates in science and engineering, and could weaken the US workforce in key technology sectors.

Dolphins welcome Sunita William back on Earth - Video

India, New Zealand ink defence pact, to boost Indo-Pacific cooperation